Tax Services & Business Advisory
We help you set up and grow your business in France, and manage your French and international tax situation with confidence.
Order of Chartered Accountants
French & Arabic
★★★★★
& tax expertise
in France
supported
& tax experience
Two paths. One firm that sees the whole picture.
Setting up or running a business in France?
From company creation to accounting, VAT, payroll and your remuneration as a founder, we support you at every stage.
Explore business services →Your French company and your personal tax are connected. Your advice should be too.
How you structure your company, pay yourself, invest and manage income directly shapes your French and international tax position.
Your French company
You, the founder / expat
Understand your situation
We take the time to understand your personal, business and international context.
Design the right solution
We explain your options, help you choose a suitable structure and anticipate tax and compliance issues.
Support you long-term
We stay with you for accounting, filings and advice as your situation evolves.
Founder
Faten Amamou
French Chartered Accountant & Founder, ESCEC International
“With 22+ years in accounting, I help international founders, entrepreneurs and expatriates navigate French accounting and tax with clarity. I speak your language — and I understand your challenges.”
Trusted by international clients
4.9/5 · Read reviews on Google →Faten has been invaluable in setting up my business in France. Her advice is clear, practical and always relevant to my situation.
ESCEC helped us with our French tax returns and explained everything in a way we could understand. Highly recommended.
Professional, responsible and extremely knowledgeable about international taxation. I trust ESCEC completely.
They handle our company accounting and also our personal tax. Having one firm for both makes a huge difference.
Questions clients ask before working with us
What is ESCEC International?
ESCEC International (legal name Elysées Solutions Conseils et Expertise Comptable) is a chartered accounting firm at 102 Avenue des Champs-Élysées in Paris, registered with the French Order of Chartered Accountants (Ordre des Experts-Comptables). It helps international entrepreneurs, foreign companies and expats with company formation, accounting, VAT, payroll and French and international tax.
Who is Faten Amamou?
Faten Amamou is a French chartered accountant (expert-comptable) and the founder of ESCEC International. She has more than 22 years of accounting and tax experience and works directly with international founders, entrepreneurs and expatriates.
Can a foreigner set up a company in France with ESCEC?
Yes. ESCEC has helped launch more than 300 businesses in France for clients of over 30 nationalities. We help you choose the right structure, such as a SASU or an EURL, register the company, and then handle its accounting, VAT, payroll and your founder salary and dividends.
Do you prepare French tax returns for American and British expats?
Yes. We prepare French income tax returns for expats, including US and UK citizens, and advise on tax residency, tax treaties, foreign income and investments. Because we also handle company accounting, we can look at your business and personal tax together.
Can I work with an accountant in English in France?
Yes. Every ESCEC service is available in English, French and Arabic, so you can understand your French accounting and tax obligations in your own language.
How do I get started with ESCEC International?
Book a free introductory call or request a free quote online. You can also call the office on +33 1 79 75 50 11.
Clear answers to French tax questions
How to launch a SASU in France in 2026
A step-by-step guide to creating your company in France as a foreign founder.
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French Finance Bill 2026: key measures
Understand the budget measures affecting individuals and businesses.
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2026 income tax return: how to correct an error
Learn what to do if you made a mistake or forgot to report income.
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Electronic invoicing in France
What businesses need to know about the French e-invoicing rollout.
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Taxation for US & UK expats moving to France
Residency, tax treaties and foreign income: what to know before and after your move.
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